[Yellow_Festiva]

1) Rent the smallest dwelling you can – Granny flat, Studio, 1br unit.
2) Just get a corner desk with a shelving unit. If you set it up well you would be surprised how much space is available. The key is to keep the desk clean and clear of clutter.
3) Refer to point 1.
4) We live in a disposable society – this includes work.
5) Start planning your ‘way out’ while you are still working. Income is income and something is better than nothing. What if you don’t like what you are moving to?
6) Not sure. There are always apprentice grants and programs to offer help with employment. A scan of the internet will help you learn what is on offer but I think they will need to be accessed by your employer or with their help.
7) Find staff to cover you, work casually, ask boss when is a quiet time you can take leave.
8) Only you know that. Biggest burden on a pensioner is rent. Get your living situation sorted by retirement (own a place outright or live somewhere rent free) then the rest is play money.